Senior HR Digital Project Lead

Function: Human Resources
Contract: Full time - Fixed term contract until August 2027
Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL with flexible hybrid working

Bentley Motors is combining a world of luxury and progressive technology to embrace an electrified future. Join us as we embark on the most transformative phase in Bentley’s history.

Purpose of the Role

Join the HR Strategy & Transformation team as a Senior HR Digital Project Lead, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors across the Volkswagen (VW) Group on the HelloSuccess transformation programme. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior HR project and change manager looking to make a significant impact while building strong relationships with project teams and key sponsors. This role collaborates daily with the Programme Manager.

Reporting into the Head of HR Transformation your main responsibilities include;

• Overseeing HR program content, progress, and results, within the local geographical ‘Hub’ consisting of VW Group companies based in North & West Europe.
• Fostering strong internal and external relationships with the central programme team, Hub companies any third parties.
• Providing strategic leadership and direction for all project aspects and ensuring the successful delivery of key milestones.
• Managing incidents through resolution, incorporating feedback to refine new requirements and enhancements.
• Leading proactive risk and issue management, ensuring risks are identified, actioned, and escalated as necessary.
• Preparing and presenting regular project status updates and reports to stakeholders, including at programme steering committees.

About the Team

The HR Strategy and Transformation team is responsible for driving change, managing risk and compliance, developing Bentley's people strategy, and leading strategic and operational change projects within the HR function and across the business. By implementing a new digital solution and best-in-class processes, you will be integral to helping Bentley achieve its ambitions to digitalize and enable strategic HR. We invite you to join our team to help deliver transformative change within Bentley and across parts of the VW Group
 

About you – Skills and Experience

• Proven experience managing HR systems transformation projects through the complete project lifecycle from initiation to implementation
• Human Resources (HR) process knowledge
• Strong knowledge of the SAP SuccessFactors solution would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills and strong stakeholder management experience, with a proven ability to influence others
• Holding an accreditation such as PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent would be advantageous
• Knowledge of Bentley processes and systems would be advantageous

What Bentley Offers

• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of UK bank holidays
• Progression pathways and programmes, mentoring, and study support opportunities available
• Optional car lease scheme with discounted access to brand new VW Group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi) up to every six months
• Health and life assurance benefits providing up to five times annual salary
• Annual salary reviews and competitive bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme – you put in 6% we put in 10%
• Access to a wide range of resources to support your health and well-being including an online GP, the choice to join BUPA health plans, a mental health counsellor, and onsite physio
• Paid volunteering days dedicated to community giving

The Bentley Campus
Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym. 

#BelongingAtBentley
Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. 

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Beyond100+
Announced in 2020, Bentley’s ground-breaking Beyond100+ strategy targets sustainable luxury mobility leadership, reinventing every aspect of the business. Building on over two decades of forward-thinking, join us as Bentley moves towards a sustainable future.

Closing date: 10 March 2025